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What is raw silk? How is it different from tussar silk in Indian garments?

Both are natural silk types — but from different silkworm species and with very different characteristics:

FeatureRaw Silk (Mulberry Silk)Tussar Silk
Silkworm sourceBombyx mori (mulberry-fed)Antheraea moths (forest trees)
ColourWhite/cream — can be dyed any colourNatural gold/copper tone — limited dyeing range
TextureSmooth, glossy, uniformSlightly rough, natural slubs, rustic
SheenBright, high sheenMatte to low sheen, earthy look
PriceHigher — more controlled rearingLower — wild silkworms, less controlled
RegionKarnataka, West Bengal (Murshidabad)Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh
Best forBright vivid sarees, blouses, premium suitsNatural look sarees, earthy ethnic wear

Note on "raw silk": In common Indian market usage, "raw silk" often means unprocessed silk that has not been degummed — retaining the natural sericin coating, making it stiffer than fully processed silk. Context matters when this term is used by suppliers.

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